Cyprus Orchids
Published 8th of March, 2018
Orchis Italica
The final orchid we saw was growing in some abundance. We managed to capture it through several stages of development
Young Orchis Italica
As you will see, it changes a bit as it ages.
Coming Out Of It's Shell
Hmmm...
So, can you guess what it's common name is?
Naked Men
Yes, that's right. It is the Naked Man Orchid. Don't blame me, I didn't name it.
So there you have it. If you are feeling adventurous, don some decent walking boots and go out and explore the countryside. But don't hang about, the orchids won't last forever.
There is also a book available, listing Cyprus Orchids. You can find it in our new Amazon Affiliate Shop. Or you can just do what we did; photograph them then look up the info later. If you do that, you will be amazed at the amount of Cyprus Orchids you didn't see.
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